TORONTO — The Knicks’ much-improved defense locked up when it was most needed. In a tight game halfway through the fourth quarter Tuesday, the Knicks held the Raptors to just two points in the final five minutes and left Scotiabank Arena with a 111-95 victory and a 12th straight win over their division foe.

Quickley logged 13 points (4-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 111-95 loss to the Knicks. Quickley was a bright spot for the Raptors as the team dropped to 35-26 on the season.

Another American team wearing blue, the New York Knicks, in this case, came through in the clutch against Canada. A fantastic finish allowed the Knicks to keep momentum rolling on a crucial stretch on the schedule,

The Toronto Raptors will be playing at home against the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Raptors 112, the Knicks 111.1) so any points scored will be well earned. On Saturday, the Raptors beat the Wizards 134-125.